Literature

 Please read the question to be answered carefully–this assignment is not asking you to write about The Legend of King Arthur. The prompt for the essay is below: The legend of King Arthur is well-known in the literature. Based on Unsolved Mysteries of History, there is little to suggest it is true. Do you think it is important for people to believe in legends like King Arthur even if there is little evidence to support them? Why or why not? Write a short (3 paragraphs) explanatory essay stating your opinion. Justify your opinion and conclusions with relevant textual evidence (quotes or paraphrased ideas from sources) and background knowledge. Remember to use relevant vocabulary from the text in your essay. MLA format Works Cited with at least 3 sources For more information on King Arthur read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Arthur

Below is a list of the overall major themes developed by Shakespeare in this play. Choose one of these themes that you would like to write an informative essay on. Action vs inaction- Hamlet’s inaction, contrast Hamlet’s inaction with Laertes and Fortinbras’ actions Madness- Hamlet’s “antic disposition”; Ophelia’s madness Disease and the decay-corrupt state of Denmark, Shakespeare’s use of imagery to develop this theme; for example “unweeded garden….” (Act 1, Scene 2, lines 137-138) Appearance vs reality- way things appear to be and what they really are; plotting of the characters, ghost Honour and revenge- Hamlet’s vengeance, revenge tragedy  For more information on Shakespeare read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakespeare

Write a poem to Zora Neal Hurston about how you feel (good or bad) about the text attached. The poem must be at least 8 lines long (each line must have at least three words). You must use 1 imagery (15pts), 1 simile (10), 1 metaphor (15 pts), and refer to a symbol in her work (10 pts). For more information on Poem read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poem

 Deliver a speech of introduction in which you introduce a person who inspires you  For more information on Speech read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech

What Social Transformations and Traditions evident in the portrayal of Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart? Use The Bluest Eye – Toni Morrison and To Kill a Mocking Bird as sources to complete For more information on Things Fall Apart read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Things_Fall_Apart

Scenario Assignment Instructions In the scenario assignments, you are asked to reflect on responses to the presented scenario. This should not just be writing down your first reaction or what you already know. Reflection involves critical thinking, which means rethinking your existing knowledge and previously held opinions in light of what we have learned about theories of ethics, logic, and reasoning. You will need to question your existing knowledge and beliefs.  To complete each scenario assignment: Complete the entire scenario.  Compose your reflection in a Word document and be sure to address, at a minimum, the following questions: Why do you feel the way you do about the issue presented? Of the four responses offered in the scenario, which do you feel is the most ethical and why? Support your conclusions with evidence and specific examples from the textbook, as well as other sources as needed. Your reflection must be 1-2 pages in length and follow APA formatting and citation guidelines as appropriate.For more information on Scenario read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scenario

 For this last blog of the semester, think about who you were when you entered the (virtual) room the first day. How have you changed? In what ways have you strengthened your writing or writing habits? How do you feel about yourself as a writer now versus how you felt about yourself then? For more information on Blog Post read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

 The student is required to choose a journal article regarding the topic selected.   The critique will discuss a summary of the article along with relevant points made by the author. In addition, the student should offer a critique of the article and should give an application of the concept being discussed. This assignment should be approximately 3-4 pages in length. For more information on Journal Article Review read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literature_review

Poetry Analysis – Rough Draft  By the due date assigned, attach the rough draft of your essay as a Microsoft Word document to the Discussion Area. By the end of Week 2, comment on at least two of your classmates’ submissions using the peer review questions provided below. NOTE: This is a two-part assignment. The rough draft is worth up to 80 points of the grade, and the peer reviews are worth up to 20 points. The essay assignment for this week is to compose an essay of at least 750 words in which you offer your interpretation of a literary element (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization) in one of the assigned poems. You may choose any poem from our Week 1 or Week 2 poetry reading list. If you wish, you may base your paper on the analysis you began in this week’s discussion. Tips for the Essay Open your introduction with an engaging opener, such as a question, quote from the poem, or interesting idea. Then, connect to the poem and mention the title and the author. End your introduction with a thesis statement that interprets one literary element of the poem (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization). The body paragraphs should support your thesis. Present specific aspects of the poem that help to illustrate your points. Make sure to quote from the poem and analyze specific lines that support your argument. Typically, body paragraphs will contain at least two short quotations each as supporting evidence. Include a strong concluding paragraph that summarizes your main points and explains the significance of the thesis. Finish this paragraph with a strong and satisfying ending. APA Reminder Use APA style for formatting the essay and for source citations. Begin with a title page and use proper font and spacing. End with a separate reference page. Refer to the Week 1 lecture on avoiding plagiarism for an APA essay template and additional resources. Important Note: Do not do any outside research for this essay. This analysis should be your own insights regarding the poem. If you need help, refer to the sample student paper shared in the lecture on themes, and contact your instructor with questions. Peer Responses Peer responses are worth 20 points of this assignment’s grade, so do not miss out on this important portion of the assignment! Peer reviews are participation and must be completed by the end of Week 1. Remember that all peer responses must be posted by the end of the week to earn credit. Peer Response Questions  By the end of the week, respond to two peers’ essays, using the following questions: Does the introduction have an attention-getting opener? Does the introduction give the author and title of the poem? Does the introduction have a thesis statement as its final sentence? Does the thesis offer an interpretation that is clear and specific? What are your suggestions for the introduction and thesis? Is each body paragraph organized around a key point? Do the paragraphs offer support with direct quotations from the poem? Are the quotes and examples analyzed and explained? Do you disagree with any parts of the analysis? What aspects of the poem are left unexplained?  Do you have any suggestions for improving the body paragraphs? Does the conclusion summarize the main points? Does it have a strong ending that leaves the reader satisfied? Do you have suggestions for improving the conclusion?

Gathering of Literature PART A 1. Compile, read, and take notes on at least fifteen (15) key articles and books, dissertations or monographs from the last 10-15 years concerning a research topic of your choice. Your notes may take the form of a detailed spreadsheet with standard information for each source (e.g., reference, participants, methods, research questions, key findings, your own commentary) or narrative summaries with equivalent information. 2. Document your process for selecting those literature sources, including databases used, search terms, and number of total applicable “hits”. As a part of the process, you will also keep a running reference list of relevant sources referenced in other sources or found through your search process that you intend to read at a later point. This auxiliary list should be in APA format and contain no fewer than 25 additional sources. PART B Synthesis of Literature Paper Using the literature sources you identified in #2, organize them into subtopics. For each subtopic write a synthesis of the main points related to what you read that includes an introduction, main points, and conclusion in which you discuss aspects of the topic that might be of interest to your future research endeavors. This is not a series of article summaries. It is, rather, a description of themes in the literature, using specific sources as supporting evidence. Kindly consider my research interest: My primary research interest is in getting a very good understanding of current state of the art approaches to successfully teaching mathematics and exploring how these approaches can be successfully implemented in developing countries such as Ghana. I am particularly interested in doing a global, cross-national comparison of alternative approaches to effectively teaching mathematics.